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08:10 AM ET 01.25 | Tom Thibodeau said earlier this week that Luol Deng was "old school," and the Bulls' big man will prove that in 2012. Hardened by past questions about his toughness and buoyed by the Bulls' championship potential, an upbeat [Deng] will try to play through a torn ligament in his left wrist that sources say doctors suggested he have surgery to repair. "I know it sounds terrible, but I really think I'll be fine," Deng said. Deng even is telling teammates he hasn't ruled out playing in Sunday's game against the Heat, though that seems unlikely after [Thibodeau] conceded Deng is "going to be out awhile." Whenever Deng returns, he will try to avoid surgery that could derail an All-Star-caliber season.

Luol Deng, Getty Images

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January 25, 2012 08:49 AM ET

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Good thing Deng and the Bulls are smarter than you are.

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January 25, 2012 08:56 AM ET

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Get him Back to 100% You'll need Deng to bully lebron in the playoffs....

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January 25, 2012 09:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET 01.25 by jgb

How are they going to replace his athleticism, scoring and game?not sure- but tibs has worked miracles with this battered squad

I think they will be okay plugging Rip in at the 3 and moving Brewer into the the starting line up. They might struggle against some of the elite teams, but it's more importantt to have Deng (everyone) healthy for the Playoffs.

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January 25, 2012 09:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET 01.25 by HeaTfan Champion

Bully?Deng can't stop Pierce much less Bron.

LOL!!! What's Good Dee!?!?!? is D Wade Healthy Yet????

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January 25, 2012 09:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:20 AM ET 01.25 by HeaTfan Champion

Nope.But the heat are winning.No need to force him back to strain something else.

Yup Let D Wade Get Back To 100% To Valuable for them to lose in the season and him not being there in the playoffs....

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January 25, 2012 10:07 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:07 AM ET 01.25 by HeaTfan Champion

Dude you ain't Kobe.Rest your ass and heal, cause if you worsen that injury you may be out for the season fool.The season is condensed, your bulls are winning, heal properly!

b.a. baracas, is that you?

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January 25, 2012 10:09 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:07 AM ET 01.25 by HeaTfan Champion

Dude you ain't Kobe.Rest your ass and heal, cause if you worsen that injury you may be out for the season fool.The season is condensed, your bulls are winning, heal properly!

b.a. baracas, is that you?

agua de limon

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January 25, 2012 10:11 AM ET

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Better Rest, Bro.

I Love LA

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January 25, 2012 10:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 01.25 by G-B

Kobe Jr. wrist injury. If Kobe can play w/ the injury than you can also...lol

Thats bc Kobe HAS TO play or they lose 3 of every 5 games...the Bulls can be decent still if Deng sits for a few games but they WILL need him for a serious playoff run. He can score and defend equally as well, their best defender on the wing without question plus a decent rebounder for his position

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January 25, 2012 11:26 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET 01.25 by jgb

theres no doubt he needs to heal upbut I don't see rip being able to guard SFs

Rip certainly shouldn't be guarding SFs. The Bulls have a very deep bench of players to make up for Deng's production in his absence. Korver, Brewer, Butler (the rookie) and even Scalabrine (a little bit) can all play and will be able to pick up the slack. The only person on the Bulls who isn't replaceable, for a long stretch of time, is Derrick Rose.